Emcees
* P.O.S. has released four albums under the Rhymesayers record label in conjunction with the Doomtree label. His first album, Ipecac Neat, made its Rhymesayers debut in 2004. His next album Audition released in 2006. His third release, Never Better was released in February 2009. We Don't Even Live Here, his fourth album, came out October 2012.
P.O.S is the de facto leader of the group. He also performs with the punk rock group Building Better Bombs.
* Sims released his first full length album in July 2005, Lights Out Paris. He also released False Hopes 14 in 2009. In 2011, he released Bad Time Zoo to critical acclaim.
* Dessa released one of Doomtree's several False Hopes albums and often performs live with violinist Jessy Greene (who is featured on P.O.S's Audition). She is an accomplished spoken word poet. In January 2010, she released her first solo LP, A Badly Broken Code. 2011 brought Castor, The Twin, which was a re-imagining of many of the tracks from A Badly Broken Code, utilizing a live band.
* Mictlan has released Doomtree False Hopes albums Deity for hire and Deity for Re-hire. In 2008, Mike Mictlan and Lazerbeak released their album Hand Over Fist
* Cecil Otter released Hung Over-seas, a Doomtree False Hopes album in 2003. He was also a finalist in a national spoken word competition inspired by the 2004 presidential election. He released another album, simply titled Cecil Otter's False Hopes, in 2005. In 2006 Cecil Otter released his new full length album Rebel Yellow. He is also signed to Strange Famous Records.
Producers/DJs
* Paper Tiger has produced for Doomtree emcees and often spins records for Doomtree performances. He also provides graphic design for various flyers and other Doomtree visuals. He has released a solo album Made Like Us.
* MK Larada has produced many tracks for Doomtree emcees and is also Doomtree's resident artist. He has released an album Break In Two (Music For B People).
* Lazerbeak has produced many tracks for Doomtree emcees as well as several other Minneapolis hip-hop artists, including Toki Wright. He is also the guitarist of Minnesota indie band The Plastic Constellations. He has released his solo album Legend Recognize Legend
* Turbo Nemesis is the most common Doomtree DJ to spin at performances
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Final Boss
Doomtree Lyrics
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There goes Jake cuffing the hands
There are things that I'll never understand
They're just looking for a buyer
Easy meat, cheap prey supplier
Situation looking dire
Shot back at the devil I was heavy under fire
It's okay I'm reloaded
God damn it's frozen
My heart is Minnesota
This boulder
If you didn't notice
Something inside of me is slowly exploding
I feel like Kobe on the sideline
Sidewinder missile I am cyanide
Inert for the last time land mine
I am out of my Goddamn skull
Pedal to the floor board I am all pulse
I don't play fault
I just dust off walk over them coals
Iron out later
I ain't waiting on an elevator
Each mark is a caption
Each line on my face shows exactly what happened
You'll know what you need when it slips by
But I'm not looking back for the rest of my
Get up like I never fucking got up before
And I get it like I never fucking got it before
You'll see how dark once they hit the light
Know what I've made from the marks on my hands
Get up like I never fucking got up before
And I get it like I never fucking got it before
Simon says Miranda's right
But William tells it different
Says Gideon brought a rifle
Was looking for a fight
The Housewives of Gomorrah all boarded up from here to the border
Sordid falling on our own swords or standing still
Heartbreak hill
I'ma make a fortune in small bills to show that I can give it back in my will
Like the back of my hands I know hard work
My back my hands
Yeah both still hurt
Like a catamaran two skins
One for the water one for the wind
Like a battering ram, I get it in lemme at it again and when the juniper blooms we get a river of gin
Get up, let's go, move homie right now
Shut em up, they make it hard to keep the food down
Ninety-nine lives
Livin' by the Konami code
Fold em all origami mode
Let the drama slow
Never ever ever
I'm an adventure
Keep em on they toes
Drippy-nose fucks flake
I dip past no breaks
Skippin' y'all flipping y'alls hot cakes eating
I'ma man the damn Weber
Stand aside, handle mine, add the cheddar
Kiss the chef
Nah gut, skin, and eat the chef before he eats the rest
I'm here to keep the nest safe and sound the alarm
Ride the earthquakes and hang ten harm
Y'all get tame
I'ma non-stopper
Y'all flip the frame
We pull the copper
You'll know what you need when it slips by
But I'm not looking back for the rest of my
Get up like I never fucking got up before
And I get it like I never fucking got it before
You'll see how dark once they hit the light
Know what I've made from the marks on my hands
Get up like I never fucking got up before
And I get it like I never fucking got it before
Python wings, viper claws
I been breaking all types of laws
Diamond teeth, steel cut jaws
Got raised by fightin' dogs
Been around the block so many times
Can't find my house
Wanna fit the earth in the palm of my hand but it keeps on bustin' out
Father figure, figure 8, motherland turned motherboard
Satellite-ville fly the flag of the HD SMPTE color bars
Plasticine, whole world building outward
Second Life, no cheats for the first
Warp Whistle level up out the gutter
All hunger no thirst
You'll know what you need when it slips by
But I'm not looking back for the rest of my
Get up like I never fucking got up before
And I get it like I never fucking got it before
You'll see how dark once they hit the light
Know what I've made from the marks on my hands
Get up like I never fucking got up before
And I get it like I never fucking got it before
The lyrics of Doomtree's song "Final Boss" are filled with references to video games, martial arts, and exploration. The opening lines refer to Johnny and Jake, two characters from the movie "The Karate Kid," who respectively sweep the leg and cuff the hands of their opponents. From here, the lyrics delve into a sense of confusion about the world and its many problems, with references to buyers and cheap prey suppliers. The singer then draws on the idea of bullets and reloading as a metaphor for facing the pressures of the world head-on. The chorus repeats the phrase "Get up like I never fucking got up before," which can be seen as a call to action to always strive for improvement and never give up.
The second verse shifts to a narrative about a character named Gideon who brought a rifle and was looking for a fight. The setting is a desolate place called Gomorrah, where everyone seems to be falling on their own swords or standing still. The singer emphasizes the importance of hard work and the ability to give back, comparing their resilience to a catamaran that sails in both wind and water. The lyrics move on to talk about the Konami code, the famous cheat code that originated from video games, and the power of origami mode to keep the drama at bay. The final lines speak of the singer's determination to keep the nest safe and sound, to ride the earthquakes and hang ten harm.
Overall, the lyrics of "Final Boss" are about perseverance and resilience in the face of difficult situations. The song is full of metaphors that evoke the world of video games, martial arts, and exploration, and encourages the listener to always get up and try again.
Line by Line Meaning
There goes Johnny sweeping the leg
Johnny is taking down his opponent with a swift physical move
There goes Jake cuffing the hands
Jake is restraining someone by handcuffing them
There are things that I'll never understand
The singer is acknowledging that there are things in life that they will never comprehend
They're just looking for a buyer
The people being referred to are searching for someone to purchase something from them
Easy meat, cheap prey supplier
The seller is offering something that is easy to obtain and not of high quality
Situation looking dire
The situation being faced appears to be very unpleasant or difficult
Shot back at the devil I was heavy under fire
The singer is fighting back against something that is causing them great distress
It's okay I'm reloaded
Despite previous challenges, the person is ready to face new obstacles
They can't rap along but God damn they quote it
People may not be able to keep up with the artist, but they still admire and recite their work
God damn it's frozen
The situation being experienced is very intense or extreme, like something being frozen or paralyzed
My heart is Minnesota
The singer has a deep emotional attachment to their home state of Minnesota
This boulder
The artist is referring to a significant obstacle that they must overcome
If you didn't notice
The singer is assuming that the listener may not have yet observed something important
Something inside of me is slowly exploding
The singer is struggling to contain their internal emotions, which are building up and could potentially burst out
I feel like Kobe on the sideline
The singer feels like they are not actively engaged in a game or competition, but are still watching and mentally involved
Sidewinder missile I am cyanide
The artist is describing themselves as a potent and deadly weapon
Inert for the last time land mine
The artist is comparing themselves to a dangerous device that has not yet been detonated, but will eventually cause harm
I am out of my Goddamn skull
The singer feels like they are acting recklessly or without control
Pedal to the floor board I am all pulse
The singer is putting all their energy and effort into something, without holding back
I don't play fault
The artist does not make excuses for their mistakes or failures
I just dust off walk over them coals
The artist brushes off challenges and difficulties, and keeps moving forward
Iron out later
The artist will deal with any issues or imperfections at a later time
I ain't waiting on an elevator
The singer is impatient and does not want to waste time waiting for something to happen
Each mark is a caption
Every scar or blemish has a story behind it
Each line on my face shows exactly what happened
The singer's appearance reflects the experiences they have been through
You'll know what you need when it slips by
The listener will realize the importance of something once it has already passed them
But I'm not looking back for the rest of my
The singer will not dwell on the past, but will keep pushing forward
Get up like I never fucking got up before
The artist will rise to their feet with more determination and vigor than ever before
And I get it like I never fucking got it before
The artist will understand something with a newfound clarity or intensity
You'll see how dark once they hit the light
Once difficult circumstances are resolved, the listener will better understand how challenging they were
Know what I've made from the marks on my hands
The singer has created something meaningful or important through hard work and dedication, as evidenced by their physical scars
Simon says Miranda's right
The artist is referencing the game 'Simon Says,' and suggesting that Miranda has made a correct move or decision
But William tells it different
Another person, William, has a different take on the situation
Says Gideon brought a rifle
William claims that Gideon was armed with a gun
Was looking for a fight
Gideon approached the situation aggressively or confrontationally
The Housewives of Gomorrah all boarded up from here to the border
The artist is describing a bleak or oppressive scenario, where even the most seemingly mundane aspects of life are closed off or restricted
Sordid falling on our own swords or standing still
The singer is describing a difficult decision between taking action that may be harmful or staying inactive and helpless
Heartbreak hill
The singer is referencing a steep or difficult challenge, as well as the common phrase for a place where people go to mourn or grieve
I'ma make a fortune in small bills to show that I can give it back in my will
The singer will acquire wealth in a humble or unassuming way, and intends to give it back in a meaningful way after they pass away
Like the back of my hands I know hard work
The artist is very familiar with working hard and has become very skilled or adept at it
My back my hands
The artist is emphasizing that they work very hard with both their back and their hands
Yeah both still hurt
Although the singer has become accustomed to hard work, it still causes physical discomfort or pain
Like a catamaran two skins
The singer is comparing themselves to a boat with two separate hulls or sections
One for the water one for the wind
Each hull of the boat is designed for a different purpose or environment
Like a battering ram, I get it in lemme at it again
The artist is comparing themselves to a powerful, unstoppable force, and is ready to tackle a challenge once more
And when the juniper blooms we get a river of gin
The artist is anticipating a positive outcome, like a blossoming juniper tree producing a large harvest of gin
Get up, let's go, move homie right now
The singer is urging someone to take action and start moving immediately
Shut em up, they make it hard to keep the food down
Other people's negativity or criticism is making it difficult for the artist to feel good or perform well
Ninety-nine lives
The phrase commonly associated with video game characters starting with an abundant number of lives or attempts
Livin' by the Konami code
The singer is using a popular video game cheat code from the company Konami as a metaphor for their strategy or approach to life
Fold em all origami mode
The singer will quickly and efficiently deal with obstacles, like folding paper into different shapes
Let the drama slow
The artist is urging others to take a step back and calm down when in a dramatic or stressful situation
Never ever ever
The artist is emphasizing that something will never happen
I'm an adventure
The singer considers themselves to be a journey or experience, rather than a static or predictable entity
Keep em on they toes
The singer will keep people alert and engaged, rather than being complacent or passive
Drippy-nose fucks flake
The artist is disdainful toward weak or unreliable people, implying that they are untrustworthy and unprofessional
I dip past no breaks
The artist does not slow down or hesitate, even in difficult or hazardous situations
Skippin' y'all flipping y'alls hot cakes eating
The artist is able to easily surpass or outperform others, even when they are at the peak of their abilities
I'ma man the damn Weber
The singer will take responsibility and control of a situation, like a person overseeing a barbecue grill
Stand aside, handle mine, add the cheddar
The artist wants others to step back and let them take the lead, as they focus on achieving financial gain
Kiss the chef
The singer is using a common phrase associated with someone complimenting the cook of a meal
Nah gut, skin, and eat the chef before he eats the rest
Despite the friendly phrase, the singer is actually threatening to harm or kill the cook so they will not have to share their food
I'm here to keep the nest safe and sound the alarm
The singer is taking on a protective role, ensuring that their surroundings are secure and ready to handle any danger
Ride the earthquakes and hang ten harm
The artist is suggesting that they will not be afraid of challenges or instability, but will instead embrace them and ride them to success
Y'all get tame
The artist believes that others become boring, predictable, or conformist over time
I'ma non-stopper
The singer will keep going and pushing forward, without slowing down or stopping
Y'all flip the frame
The singer believes that others change their viewpoints or perspectives too often
We pull the copper
The artist and those they work with will extract maximum value or profit from something, like metal from a mine
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AARON MATTHEW MADER, ANDREW WILLIAM SIMS, DESSA MARGRET WANDER, MICHAEL THOMAS MARQUEZ, STEFON LERON ALEXANDER, ANDREW SIMS, DESSA WANDER, MICHAEL MARQUEZ, STEFON ALEXANDER
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@TK-ui2th
this has been criminally underrated for years
@Babymech
Man, Cecil killed it on this one.
@lynnstacks
LMFAO why ...
@DoomsdayZach
bruh.... dat Night Vale doe
@SecretCh0rd
He'll keep ruling his band with his invisible hand. ;^)
@rawb-dawg
Sooo... Why aren't these guys mad famous? This whole album is dope af.
@greaserspillett9498
no joke
@johnskinner7271
Because they refuse to be chained to a production agency.
@PS-yz9nf
They’re garbage suburban hip hop lmao. Nobody wants to listen to this shit.
@patrickkenney2259
No kings was legendary.